Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)
'The Assumption'
1857Albumen print | 16.0 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081443
Photograph of a painting of the assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin is depicted as floating in the sky, supported by putti and angels. She holds her arms out and gazes upwards.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Guido Reni (1575-1642).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work previously attributed to Guido Reni (Bologna 1575-Bologna 1642) (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary16.0 x 17.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Assumption of the Virgin
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Angels
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Putti
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
